It’s been over two years since Billlie, the South Korean girl group, made their debut with their EP, The Billage of Perception: Chapter One. With seven vocally talented members – Moon Sua, Suhyeon, Haram, Tsuki, Siyoon, Haruna, and Sheon – the group has quickly grabbed the attention of many K-pop fans. While many still consider…
Mei Ehara: Collaborations, Inspirations, and North American Tour – Exclusive Interview
Mei Ehara is not only a singer-songwriter but also a talented photographer and designer. Born in Japan, Mei started making films while still in school, leading her to record her music at home. After self-releasing several recordings in the early 2010s, she launched her debut full-length album, Sway, under the Japanese independent label KAKUBARHYTHM. This…
B.D.U Are Coming to Europe with Their “Tour for Wishpool: Flash & Light”
B.D.U’s Tour for Wishpool: Flash & Ligh is coming to Europe! This tour will see B.D.U performing in Paris, Frankfurt, Amsterdam, London, Vienna, Berlin, Warsaw, and Milan in September 2024. B.D.U, a four-member boy group from South Korea under Stone Music Entertainment. Since their debut on June 26, 2024, with Wishpool, B.D.U has captured hearts…
Meet ALL(H)OURS: K-pop’s Energetic Newcomers Making Waves
Seven polite heads with the visages of princes and elves are at the door, and they’ve got something fun to share. It’s probably something to be used to by now: the infinite and imperishable energy of freshly debuted K-pop groups working several hours a day. It was definitely past ON:N’s bedtime over in Korea when…
Creativity and Artistry in Jimin’s “MUSE” – EP Review
Originally conceived in classical Greek Mythology, nine muses were born from the union of Zeus and Mnemosyne, one for each night the couple slept together. However, it was Apollo and the nymph Eufime who raised them, thus literally and metaphorically giving birth to the association between the muses and the arts. While traditionally the muses…
ALL(H)OURS Takes You on an Electronic Joyride in Their First Comeback EP “WITNESS”
Whipping up something a little bit different than the edgy pots-and-pans music making the rounds in the K-pop boy group recording booths, ALL(H)OURS made a promising debut six months ago. Their sound is loud – there’s no doubt about that. But it’s drenched in thicker layers of EDM, and a little bit less of the…
From the Philippines to the Stars of LA: Captivating KatKat Talks Humble Beginnings, and Her “Drag Race” Journey – Exclusive Interview
RuPaul’s Drag Race premiered in 2010, and since then, it has gone on to produce 16 US seasons, 9 All-Star seasons, and 20 international versions. The beauty of having so much drag on screen has brought over 600 drag queens to people’s televisions worldwide. While many fans love to complain about ‘drag fatigue’ from so…
Stray Kids Deliver a Stellar Performance at BST Hyde Park 2024
Perhaps more than gender, personality or class, the best way to divide society is in two: those who gather in pubs to catch the Euro finals, and those who would rather hit up Hyde Park for some K-Pop and friendly pop tunes; though both are probably beer-equipped. Despite the nation’s overflowing love for football, 65,000…
The Soulful Journey of Dhruv: From London to Global Stardom – Exclusive Interview
Dhruv Sharma, professionally known as Dhruv, is a name that echoes with fans of soulful R&B and pop music. Born in London, Dhruv moved to Singapore at the age of two. His musical journey took a significant turn when he left Singapore for Yale University at 18, where his passion for music ignited. Influenced by…
KIRE: A Diamond in the Making Shines at BST Hyde Park 2024
KIRE, a Taiwanese singer-songwriter and producer, is a diamond in the making. While he started his journey in the music industry by writing for other artists, his talent as a singer came to light in 2020 when he debuted with 來 (Come). Although he quickly gained recognition in his homeland, the Western world has yet…
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